Johannes Hirata

Prof. Dr. Johannes Hirata is a Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His work bridges International Economics, Business Ethics, and Happiness Studies, focusing on economic growth critique and sustainable development.

• Education: University of Maastricht (BSc), University of Toulouse I (MSc), University of St. Gallen (PhD in Economics)

Hirata's research examines the ethical dimensions of economic systems, including topics like Gross National Happiness, well-being metrics, and post-growth economics. He has published extensively on the limitations of GDP, sustainable business practices, and the moral implications of economic inequality.

His recent publications highlight systematic critiques of economic growth paradigms, exploring alternative well-being indicators and their policy implications. He has contributed to taxonomies of business ethics and socio-economic education frameworks.

Notable lectures include presentations at the Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, St. Louis University, and international conferences in Bhutan and Germany, addressing challenges in zero-growth economies and cultural perspectives on economic ethics.